Celina Police Begin Annual Community Holiday Toy Drive
The Celina Police Department begins collecting toys for the annual toy drive to help local children in need during the holiday season. Police Chief Terry Scott said the community contributes in a large way every season. Scott said the department recognizes many residents live on a fixed income, as job scarcity is a problem. Scott […]
Clay HS Students Advocate Donaldson Park Improvements
A Clay County High School group wants to see Celina’s Donaldson Park improved to increase access, the town’s enjoyment, and potentially sales tax revenue. Jason Upton created the group of three Beta Club students with assistance from high school leaders. Upton said he planned for the students to learn leadership and public speaking skills, while […]
Celina Aldermen Put Liquor By The Drink On ’26 Ballot
Celina Aldermen have approved adding Liquor By The Drink to the 2026 election ballot. Alderman Kenny Westmoreland said this is not the first time Celina has explored the issue, as residents voted against it during the early 90s. Westmoreland was the only alderman to vote against sending it to the ballot, but he said the […]
UC Resident Proposes Celina Parks And Rec Department
An Upper Cumberland resident wants to see a Parks and Recreation Department in Celina. Jackson County resident Luther Barden said he realized there were few opportunities for residents to be exposed to unique outdoor activities like mountain biking and kayaking in nearby communities. With this in mind, Barden decided to bring the idea before Celina’s […]
Celina Aldermen Approve Loan To Buy New Fire Truck
Celina will take out a loan to cover the remaining expenses of a new fire truck. Mayor Luke Collins said the city could either pay for the $265,000 truck out of the general fund, or take out a loan to pay it off over time. Collins said there is enough money in general fund to […]
Auditor: Celina Utility Fund Down, Rate Study Possible
Auditor John Poole said Celina needs to look closely at its utility operations which saw its fund balance fall by some $300,000 in the last year. Poole said the utility fund currently has just $97,000. Poole said the utility department must turn a profit at least every other year or the city could be subject […]
Celina Alderman Pass Emergency Purchase Of Sludge Bags
The Celina Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night approved purchasing special bags to remove some 12,000 tons of sludge from the sewer plant. The city and TDEC have entered into a consent order to fix issues at the sewer plant. As part of the order, sludge removal needs to be done by the end […]
Celina Looking To Stop Trail Damage At Donaldson Park
A resident’s call for maintenance to the walking trail at Donaldson Park has Celina Aldermen considering ways to prevent trail damage. Resident Jason Upton said the walking trail is walkable, but it desperately needs new gravel. Upton said he believes most of the damage is caused by people using the trail at night. “I would […]
Celina Holding Off On Street Paving, Pending Line Work
Celina Aldermen will hold off on the town’s repaving discussion pending work on sewers. The town recently acquired a $2 million loan to repave every street within the city limits. Alderman Michael Boles said he was in favor of waiting to start the project. “I think we need to wait until we fix the sewers […]
Celina Approves Budget, Collins Concerned About Tax Revenue
Celina’s new board of Aldermen met for the first time Tuesday night and approved a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on final reading. The budget’s general fund projects bring in an estimated $3.6 million while expenditures total some $4 million. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the aldermen did not make any cuts to make […]
